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A humand body's daily iron intake requirements depend on the age and sex of the person:
Children (aged 1 to 3 years): 9 milligrams (mg)
Children (aged 4 to 8 years): 10mg
Boys (aged 9 to 13 years): 8mg
Boys (aged 14 to 18 years): 11mg
Girls (aged 9 to 13 years): 8mg
Girls (aged 14 to 18 years): 15mg
Men (adult): 8mg
Women (aged 19 to 50): 18mg
Women (51+): 8mg
Pregnant Women: 27mg
Women Breastfeeding Exclusively: 9 to 10mg
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